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Hi all,
I just matched in ophthalmology last month, and I've been interested in ophthalmic pathology for a while. I've thought of pursuing fellowship training in that area, but I've recently heard the sentiment that it is a "dying field". Obviously, pathology is essential to the understanding of eye disease--so I'm cautious to believe this. But, do most ophthalmic pathologists either do a second fellowship or residency training in AP, so as to broaden their expertise?
Is it feasible to be a pathologist, yet still have the clinical time to see patients as a comprehensivist and do comprehensivist surgeries?
Also, what are the top training programs for this field? It seems that the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology has an excellent reputation in this circle. Any specific reason?
Thanks a ton.
I just matched in ophthalmology last month, and I've been interested in ophthalmic pathology for a while. I've thought of pursuing fellowship training in that area, but I've recently heard the sentiment that it is a "dying field". Obviously, pathology is essential to the understanding of eye disease--so I'm cautious to believe this. But, do most ophthalmic pathologists either do a second fellowship or residency training in AP, so as to broaden their expertise?
Is it feasible to be a pathologist, yet still have the clinical time to see patients as a comprehensivist and do comprehensivist surgeries?
Also, what are the top training programs for this field? It seems that the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology has an excellent reputation in this circle. Any specific reason?
Thanks a ton.